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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Fifty-Two through Fifty-Nine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On her deathbed, what does Yodoko tell Ochiba she must do?
(a) take Yaemon and hide in the mountains.
(b) marry Toranaga and put Yaemon in his care.
(c) marry Ishido to save Yaemon.
(d) admit who was the real father of Yaemon.

2. What gift does Rodrigues give Blackthorne that makes him suspicious?
(a) a copy of the Bible in English.
(b) a dictionary of Portuguese to Japanese language.
(c) a history of the Jesuits in Japan.
(d) a newly copied rutter.

3. What happens when Mariko's husband, Buntaro, is trapped at the end of the jetty?
(a) he prepares to kill himself.
(b) he jumps into the ocean and swims away.
(c) he launches a bomb that blows up the jetty.
(d) Rodrigues shows up to rescue him.

4. What does Blackthorne tell Ishido at the party?
(a) that he is taking Mariko with him when he leaves.
(b) that he knows Toranaga's plans.
(c) that he is available at the right price.
(d) that he is no longer barbarian.

5. Who interests Toranaga as a possible consort?
(a) Mariko.
(b) Fujiko.
(c) Suki.
(d) Kiku.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Yabu and Toranaga head for the village, what are Omi and Mura discussing?

2. How does Toranaga attempt to make peace between Buntaro and Mariko?

3. How does Yabu cover his attempt to get the ship's treasure and weaponry for himself?

4. Why is it dangerous for Toranaga, disguised as Kiri, to reach for the scroll Ishido brings?

5. What surprises Mariko when she leaves with Yabu?

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